1.Effectiveness of Android-based Hypertension Self-Care Education to Improve Blood Pressure Control among Hypertensive Patients at Yogyakarta: Study Protocol
Tatik Pujiastuti ; Musheer A. Aljaberi ; Tukimin Sansuwito
Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2023;19(No.1):354-359
Introduction: Hypertension is a serious health problem and the major cause of early death worldwide. Hypertension
prevalent is in 34.1% of all residents in Indonesia, even being the first of the top ten diseases in the Public Health
Center Ngemplak I Sleman Yogyakarta. Although various efforts have been made, hypertension cannot be controlled
optimally, so that there are still 21.48% of the target 100% who have not utilized health services. The study aims
to develop, implement and evaluate android-based hypertension self-care education to improve blood pressure
control among hypertensive patients at Public Health Center Ngemplak I Sleman Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Methods:
This research is an exploratory sequential mixed-method design. It will begin with a qualitative study to explore the
content for developing android-based hypertension self-care education. After that, we built the intervention and will
implement it for three month in hypertensive patients. Then, it will evaluate the effectiveness of android-based hypertension self-care education on self-care knowledge, attitudes, behavior, and blood pressure control in hypertensive
patients. The quantitative research design will use a Randomized Control Group Pretest – Posttest Design with a sample size of 108 hypertensive patients in the intervention and control group. Discussion: Android-based hypertension
self-care education is a new method developed and seen for its effectiveness in improving blood pressure control
abilities. The study results will help the hypertensive patients achieve optimal self-care.
2.Determinant Factors Related To Hepatitis A Incidence Outbreaks In Depok City, Indonesia
Riris Andriati ; Fenita Purnama Sari Indah ; Rita Dwi Pratiwi ; Sandeep Poddar ; Tukimin bin Sansuwito
Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2020;16(Supp 10, November):84-87
Introduction: The third ranked country with the highest hepatitis cases in the world is Indonesia. The incidence of
Hepatitis A in Indonesia has increased since 2007 amounted to 19.3% and infected many people aged over 15 years
old. In 2010 there were 6 outbreaks with 279 sufferers, in 2011 there were 9 outbreaks with 550 patients, in 2012
there were 8 outbreaks with 369 sufferers, in 2013 there were 13 outbreaks with 504 cases. In 2019, 262 cases of
hepatitis were found at Depok City. Methods: This research uses Case Control design and analytic survey method.
The respondents of this study were elementary school students who were affected and not affected by Hepatitis A,
amounted to 60 respondents. Results: The results showed the respondents hand washing behaviour is not good,
amounted to 34 respondents (56.7%), junk food consumption is high, amounted to 30 respondents (50%). and respondents who are not knowledgeable amounted to 46 respondents (76.7%). The analysis of Bivariate shows that the
relationship between hand washing behaviour (P-value = 0.037), junk food consumption (P-value = 0.039), knowledge (P-value = 0.015) with the incidence of hepatitis A is significant. Conclusion: There is significant relationship
between all independent variable (hand washing behaviour, and junk food consumption and knowledge) with the
incidence of hepatitis A.
3.Age and Working Time Periods with Musculoskeletal Disorders in Non-Medical Support Workers at An-Nisa Hospital Tangerang District, Jakarta, Indonesia
Ida Listiana Lia ; Muhamad Zulfikar Adha ; Kholidah Nur Saidah ; Amiya Bhaumik ; Tukimin bin Sansuwito
Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2020;16(Supp 10, November):93-96
Introduction: Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) is an injury that affects the movement of human body systems such
as muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, blood vessels, and others. The prevalence of MSDs in Indonesia is 11.9%
based on diagnosis and 24.7% based on symptoms. MSDs prevalence is 31.2% based on employment among farmers, fishermen, and workers. Methods: The design of this study has been included in observational research using
a quantitative approach with Cross-Sectional study. Results: MSDs can appear based on gender, age, educational
status, and non-medical supporting professions. Older workers tend to be at risk of developing MSDs complaints.
Conclusion: To reduce the risk of complaints, work facilities such as ergonomic chairs and tables can be provided
along with extension of work intervals. Workers must take advantage of good rest periods. There is no relationship
between work tenure and MSDs complaints. If the working period is long, then it can cause boredom and the endurance of muscles as well as bones physically.
4.Maternal Factors and Stunting among Children Age 0-24 Months in Banten Province Indonesia
Dian Mardhiyah ; Yeyen Desiar Firda Sary ; Tukimin Sansuwito ; Novita Ana Anggraini ; Rahmanita Ambarika ; Iin Aini Isnawati
Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2020;16(Supp 10, November):55-58
Introduction: Pandeglang regency in Banten provinceis one of the top 100 counties noted for stunting issue. In 2018
stunting prevalence was recorded to be 8,303 children (38.5%). Indonesia was in the fifth rank in the world with
stunting prevalence of 37.2%. This study aimed to determine the correlation between maternal factors and stunting
in children aged 0-24 months in Koroncong Village. Methods: This study used cross sectional method and total
sampling technique. Total samples in this study were mother with children aged 0-24 monthsin Koroncong Village,
Koroncong Sub-County, Pandeglang County which passed inclusion and exclusion requirements as 63 respondents.
Results: Data analyses showed stuntingamong 19 respondents (30%) in the population. The percentage of stunting
was significant among mothers with >2 children and 5.8 times higher than mothers with <2 children. Conclusion:
This finding shows that the percentage of stunting cases is high and requires more aggressive promotion and prevention